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- The Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Monitoring Mine Roosting Bat Populations On The Lower Colorado River" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.538 Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program..
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 9, 2011 and posted on Feb 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 23, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $235,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $235,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a Notice of Intent no competition is being sought.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Monitoring Mine Roosting Bat Populations On The Lower Colorado River" is a Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region effort under the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP). It focuses on two bat species of concern, the California leaf-nosed bat and Townsend's big-eared bat, which are listed as evaluation species within the program. The core purpose is to support ongoing monitoring and research needed to manage these bat populations along the Lower Colorado River by keeping current, reliable information on where the species occur and how their roosting populations are changing over time. That information is meant to directly inform conservation actions, including habitat improvements near roost sites to support better foraging conditions.
The work emphasized in the announcement centers on annual roost outflight counts conducted during winter and spring, the periods when roosts are considered most stable and therefore best suited for consistent year-to-year monitoring. Outflight counts generally involve observing and counting bats as they exit roost sites at dusk, a method highlighted here as the most effective approach for tracking these mine-roosting bat populations. The monitoring is framed as a long-running effort with substantial continuity: these counts have been carried out by Dr. Pat Brown through a grant with the Maturango Museum since 2002, and the announcement notes she received funding from other sources before that. It also underscores Dr. Brown's long-term experience studying bat populations along the Lower Colorado River dating back to 1968, suggesting the project is intended to maintain a consistent dataset and capitalize on established expertise and historical knowledge of the roost sites and regional bat ecology.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement within the Natural Resources funding activity category. The total estimated funding amount is $235,000, with an award ceiling of $235,000 and no stated award floor. Only one award was expected. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.538 (Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program). Importantly, the announcement states it is a Notice of Intent and that no competition is being sought, meaning the agency signaled an intention to fund a specific recipient or project without an open competitive application process. The posting and creation date were February 9, 2011, with an original and current closing date of February 23, 2011, and an archive date of March 25, 2011.
For questions or assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Shawna Thompson, Grant Officer, reachable by phone at 702-293-8570 or by email at smthompson@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Monitoring Mine Roosting Bat Populations On The Lower Colorado River."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region effort under the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP).
What program is this funding associated with?
The opportunity is associated with the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP). The CFDA number listed is 15.538 (Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program).
What is the main purpose of the project described in the announcement?
The purpose is to support ongoing monitoring and research needed to manage mine-roosting bat populations along the Lower Colorado River by maintaining current, reliable information on where the bats occur and how roosting populations change over time. The information is intended to directly inform conservation actions, including habitat improvements near roost sites to support better foraging conditions.
Which bat species are the focus of this monitoring effort?
The announcement focuses on two bat species of concern: the California leaf-nosed bat and Townsend's big-eared bat. Both are listed as evaluation species within the LCR MSCP.
What kinds of field methods are emphasized for monitoring bat populations?
The announcement emphasizes annual roost outflight counts. These typically involve observing and counting bats as they exit roost sites at dusk, and this method is highlighted as the most effective approach for tracking these mine-roosting bat populations.
When are the roost outflight counts planned to be conducted?
The work centers on annual outflight counts conducted during winter and spring, which the announcement identifies as the periods when roosts are most stable and best suited for consistent year-to-year monitoring.
Why does the announcement focus on winter and spring monitoring?
Winter and spring are described as the periods when roosts are considered most stable, supporting consistent year-to-year monitoring and trend tracking over time.
How long has this monitoring been conducted, according to the announcement?
The announcement states that annual outflight counts have been carried out by Dr. Pat Brown through a grant with the Maturango Museum since 2002, and it also notes she received funding from other sources before that.
Who is identified as having long-term experience with these bat populations?
The announcement highlights Dr. Pat Brown, noting her long-term experience studying bat populations along the Lower Colorado River dating back to 1968.
What is meant by the announcement being a "long-running effort with substantial continuity"?
Based on the information provided, it indicates the monitoring has been conducted consistently over many years, with the intent to maintain a consistent dataset and leverage established expertise and historical knowledge of roost sites and regional bat ecology.
How will the monitoring information be used?
The monitoring data is intended to keep information current and reliable on bat occurrence and roost population changes, and to directly inform conservation actions. The announcement specifically mentions habitat improvements near roost sites to support better foraging conditions.
What type of award is this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement within the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount is $235,000.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $235,000. No award floor is stated in the announcement.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement states it is a Notice of Intent and that no competition is being sought, indicating the agency signaled an intention to fund a specific recipient or project without an open competitive application process.
What does "Notice of Intent" mean in this context?
Based on the announcement language provided, it means the agency is signaling an intent to make an award without seeking a competitive pool of applications (i.e., no competition is being sought).
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting/creation date is February 9, 2011. The original closing date and current closing date are both February 23, 2011. The archive date is March 25, 2011.
Who can be contacted for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Shawna Thompson, Grant Officer. Phone: 702-293-8570. Email: smthompson@usbr.gov.
Where is the project geographically focused?
The monitoring and research are focused on mine-roosting bat populations along the Lower Colorado River.
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